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Originally Posted by infinitespecter
I would like to see a version of the fantastic PDAir case that includes a magnet and more support for the bottom right of the device.Other then that, I really can't think of anything.
Very funny you said that. Ive had the PDAir case for 4 days, and it is already showing signs that it is going to "stretch open" in that area, if that makes sense. Im assumming it was just easier to make it that way due to the necessary access to the ports at the bottom.

As to the magnet, I have hit upon an interesting issue. I cannot use a magnet and get the 770 to turn off, or for that matter do anything. How about the rest of you, can you duplicate the action with just an ordinary magnet? As one of the top feature requests, I need to make this happen.


EDIT: It is funny how us humans can let6 our mind decide something for us and it "must be true". All along I was naturally sure that the magnet was somehow related to the silver metal clip located inside the slip on case. That of course would lead one to belive that the Magnetic sweet spoot would be the raised spot located dead center at the bottom of the 770 located on front and back. Well I am here to tell ya, Im wrong on that one. That area has nothing to do with ir but provide a Positive "CLICK" or better yet "detente" feel letting you know that it is in the case and semi-locked in.

Well I did further research on the forum and found that someone had said that you can duplicate the effect if you wave a magnet over the HOME button. JOILA Im turning ON/OFF. But careful exam oif the case I still don't see any sign of a magbetic element ot where it could be hiding. Then a cursory exam of the sides, shows metal. I think Im on to something. Sio I takle my megnet , ( a snap on another phone cases) and run it along the side of the NOKIA 770. PAY DIRT. The magnetic "sweet spot" is located on the Left Side of the unit right about where the Home Key sits.

So now that that issue is resolved,it made me think of another issue. What does the team think about designing the case to accommadate the original NOKIA silver case/sleeve within the leather case. It puts our magnet where it needs to be, front and back. It also allows us to turn the unit around for transport and protect the screen as well as can be possibly done in a case. It also is going to make for very easy removal, as requested by one poster, as it almost puts the 770 on rails inside the leather case. I don't see a huge increase in size or weight, and whatever we lose in size/ weight I think is more then made up with feature and benefit.

So, what ya folks think about dat?!! (I'm pattin myself on the head, can't wait to hear from the rest of the
"team".
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Last edited by Wireless; 2006-07-15 at 08:13.